SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44A
BKCHCNBJ44A belongs to Bank of China in Foshan, China.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHCNBJ44A |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHCNBJ |
| Branch code | 44A |
| Bank | Bank of China |
| Branch | Foshan Branch |
| City | Foshan |
| Country | China |
The way the Bank of China SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- CN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BJ Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 44A Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44A?
BKCHCNBJ44A is the SWIFT/BIC code of Foshan Branch, a unit of Bank of China in Foshan, China. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of China got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 136 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China in China. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of China?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHCNBJ44A, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. China uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKCHCNBJ instead of BKCHCNBJ44A?
BKCHCNBJ points to the head office of Bank of China, while BKCHCNBJ44A is Foshan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKCHCNBJ44A if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China take in China?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BKCHCNBJ44A mean?
BKCH is the institution code of Bank of China, CN is the ISO code of China, BJ is the location code and 44A identifies the department Foshan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.